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Chemistry Newsletter - 04/10/2000

Mon, 04/10/2000 - 12:00am — Anonymous (not verified)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Department of Chemistry Newsletter

XXXV No. 15

April 10th, 2000

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Congratulations to Patti Puccio

For the first time this year, the College of Letters and Science is awarding three Career Service Awards. Patti received the award for a classified staff member who has retired during the past fiscal year with at least fifteen years of service in the College of Letters and Science. The primary criterion for individuals receiving the award is that they have exhibited service and dedication to the programs of the College going far beyond the boundaries of normal expectations. Patti will receive a cash award and a plaque at an L&S Recognition Reception at the Pyle Center at 3:30 p.m. on May 4. Congratulations Patti!!

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Congratulations to Joseph Martinelli

Congratulations on behalf of the Pfizer Central Research Division. We are pleased to confirm your selection as a year 2000 Pfizer Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship recipient. The award will permit you to devote full-time effort to your research project for an eight to ten week period this coming summer, and will culminate with an informal poster presentation of your research at our Central Research Campus in Groton, Connecticut. We at Pfizer hope this award will enable you to strengthen your interest and skills in science and to share the satisfaction that comes from asking and answering difficult questions. Congratulations Joseph!!

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Inorganic Chemistry Cumulative Exam Schedule, 2000

All cumes are in room 2373 from 9 am to noon.

***PLEASE NOTE FINAL DATE CHANGE***

April 29th

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Finance Committee Meetings

The following dates have been confirmed for the Finance Committee Meetings this spring.

The Graduate Student-Faculty Liaison Committee(GSFLC) would like to inform fellow graduate students that applications are once again being accepted for Travel Allowancesfor conferences from May 1, 2000 through October 31, 2000. This year we anticipate financial reimbursements will fall between $400 and $500 per graduate student. The eligibility requirementsfor Travel Allowances are as follows:

1) You must be currently enrolled as a chemistry graduate student and have dissertator status.

2) You must be presenting a poster/talk at the conference you will be attending.

3) You must not have previously received a Travel Allowance.

If you meet eligibility requirements and wish to apply, please stop by and pick up a form in Room 8363. Any questions regarding these requirements and completed applications should be addressed to Emily Reichert:reichert@chem.wisc.edu. Applications will be accepted from April 7 through April 21, 2000 ONLY. You will receive notice by November as to whether you have received a Travel Allowance.

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The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students

The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS) is working to recognize the implementation of best practices in graduate education, based on recent reports from the Association of American Universities, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Research Council. With the support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and numerous professional societies, we are conducting a national survey to assess student perceptions of the educational effectiveness of their doctoral programs based on the adoption of widely accepted best practices. We encourage you to invite your current and former students to participate in the "The National Doctoral Program Survey." The survey is conducted entirely online and takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The results will be made publicly available online in the fall of 2000 to showcase outstanding programs. Our goal is to encourage a constructive dialogue between you and your students on ways to improve the educational practices at your institution and in doctoral programs nationwide. You can preview the survey at http://survey.nagps.org/instrument.shtml. A high level of participation from your institution is critical for ensuring that the survey results are representative. We have found that department- and institution-wide email message from deans, faculty, or administrators improves participation significantly. You may obtain a survey announcement online at http://survey.nagps.org/resources/deans.shtml . If you make a commitment to encouraging your students to participate, we will provide you with an advance copy of the survey results for your institutions and will acknowledge your assistance at the survey site. You may obtain additional information about the survey by visiting the Survey Web site: http://survey.nagps.org/ or by sending email to: phdsurvey@nagps.org . We thank you for your help in this important endeavor! The NAGPS Survey Team The National Doctoral Program Survey The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students phdsurvey@nagps.orghttp://survey.nagps.org/

Tom Fehlner of The University of Notre Damehas a position available in May 2000. The postdoctoral position in his laboratory to participate in an interdisciplinary project concerned with molecular electronics based on the use of quantum-dot cellular atomata (QCA) as the basic functional unit (J. Appl. Phys., 74, 3558). This person would be involved with the directed synthesis of cluster coordination compounds (Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 1998, 1835) for use as molecular mimics of quantum dot arrays. Characterization will include spectroelectrochemistry and other physical measurements. The research group includes experimental and theoretical chemists and electrical engineers and will provide a stimulating intellectual environment for a person interested in gaining experience in areas that intersect with modern chemistry. Applicants should sent a cv and three letters of recommendation to: Thomas P. Fehlner, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, phone (219) 631-7234, fax (219) 631-6652,thomas.p.fehlner.1@nd.edu , http://www.science.nd.edu/chemistry/faculty/fehlner.html

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Tracy Hannaof Texas Christian University has a postdoctoral position available in her laboratory for synthesis and mechanistic studies of bismuth and molybdenum alkoxides as SOHIO catalyst models. Strong skills in organometallic synthesis and manipulation of air/moisture sensitive compounds are required. The position is available at the beginning of the summer, but I am also interested in hearing from strong candidates who expect to be available later this year. Further details about the position can be obtained from me via e-mail, phone or at: Tracy Hanna, Department of Chemistry, Texas Christian University, Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (817) 257-6197, fax (817) 257-5851,T.Hanna@tcu.edu , http://gamma.is.tcu.edu/~thanna/ .

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The Department of Chemistry at Kansas State University invites applications for the position of postdoctoral research associate to work in the research group directed by Professor Maryanne M. Collinson. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related filed is required, and previous experience in electroanalytical chemistry, sol-gel chemistry, quartz crystal microbalance, and/or electrogenerated chemiluminescence is needed. The postdoctoral fellow will be working on the design and characterization of new materials for the development of practical chemical sensors, solid-state electrochemical devices, and/or for use in optical, catalysis, electroanalytical, and chemiluminescent applications. To date most of the group's research efforts have utilized the sol-gel process to prepare both inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic host structures. Details of the group's activities can be found on the Chemistry Department's web site at http://www.ksu.edu/chem/ . The initial appointment will be for a period of one year and will likely be renewable for a second year depending on mutual agreement and funding. The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and at least two letters of recommendation to: Professor Maryanne Collinson, Department of Chemistry, 111 Willard Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-3701 or via email at mmc@ksu.edu . Review of applications will begin April 15 and will continue until the position(s) is filled.